Fighting style change

Hi! So...I just recently started playing at KR and I was wondering if you experienced folks could give me some advice about my fighting style. As of now, I fight with a 45 inch bastard sword and can use a bow, though I have yet to do so. The sword I use is a boffer and after my first event (July) i decided that I wanted something more realistic. I am thinking of making a switch from bastard sword to a 23 inch katana style sword. I figure this will work in my favor since I'm only 5'4" and im agile and fast. But I am wondering what the experienced people have to say. Is making this switch an amazing idea, or will i get my butt kicked? I play a ranger at the moment and am really good at sneaking if that helps. I would just hate to by a $60 sword and then get owned the first time i fight with it. All help is greatly appreciated!

Find me In-Game, we can spar and see what style fits you best, that way you know which way to go and you can decide what to do with the sword.

Thanks! I should be able to find you pretty easily since I was sworn in as a vassel to Kaladonia in july.

There are benefits and detriments to having a bastard sword. I've been using a 42 inch bastard since my character came IG and I've loved it up until recently. I'm actually going through the same change as you are, and just like ^Conor, I will be sparring with someone to find which fighting style I fit best with. Find us both (I'm Kaladonian too ) and we'll help you out!

Also, just to point out, don't forget to have your OOG/Real name at the bottom of your posts as your signature!

Looks like Kaladonia is going to be full of sparring matches this coming event - its a good thing I should finally be combat active again this month.

Good luck with the matches. My brother and I have been studying swords and other weapons for a few years. from what you described it seems a lighter katana based weapon does seem like something more approprait than the common bastard. The lighter weapon should allow for quicker movements and reactions and the length should allow you to retain most of your fighting style(depending if you use one hand or two) from the bastard the only thing being you need to adjust to the reduced weight. good luck with the new weapon.